 
Physics Matters: An Introduction to Conceptual Physics
ISBN: 978-0-471-15058-9
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720 pages
January 2004, ©2004
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- In addition to their textbook, The Sciences, 4e, Trefil and Hazen are the authors of several trade books that promote scientific literacy to a general audience. James Trefil, of George Mason University, is also the science consultant for Smithsonian Magazine and a science commentator on National Public Radio. He has made contributions to research in elementary particle physics, fluid mechanics, medical physics (including cancer research), and the earth sciences. Robert M. Hazen is the Clarence Robinson Professor of Earth Science at George Mason University and Staff Scientist at the Carnegie Institution of Washington Geophysical Laboratory. He performs research on materials at high pressure and is currently studying the hypothesis that life arose in a deep, high-pressure environment.
- Physics Matters shows the relevance of physics in understanding our modern technological society - examples include GPS, the World Wide Web, and information technologies. Also highlighted are medical technologies such as MRI, PET scans, CAT scans, and radioisotope tracers, as well as the latest efforts to understand the brain.
- Physics Mattersshows the importance of physics in understanding the key technological issues facing society - examples include global warming, nuclear waste, and the ozone hole.
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